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Red Applegate (1921 - October 1, 1965) was a United States boxer. His professional career took off with 4 consecutive wins, 2 by knockout (both in the first round), but he was stopped by Austin Johnson. He won his next fight, and lost the next three. He fought several more fights afterwards. Overall, he compiled a record of 11-16-2 (4 KO). Before boxing, he had a short career as a pitcher with the Newark Eagles
Newark Eagles

The Newark Eagles was a professional Negro League baseball baseball team that played in the second Negro National League from 1936 in sports to 1936 in sports....
 of the Negro National League.








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Red Applegate (1921 - October 1, 1965) was a United States boxer. His professional career took off with 4 consecutive wins, 2 by knockout (both in the first round), but he was stopped by Austin Johnson. He won his next fight, and lost the next three. He fought several more fights afterwards. Overall, he compiled a record of 11-16-2 (4 KO). Before boxing, he had a short career as a pitcher with the Newark Eagles
Newark Eagles

The Newark Eagles was a professional Negro League baseball baseball team that played in the second Negro National League from 1936 in sports to 1936 in sports....
 of the Negro National League.

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He fought legendary boxer Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano , born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1952 to 1956. Marciano, with forty-three knockouts to his credit , remains the only heavyweight champion in boxing history to retire having won every fight in his professional career....
 for 10 rounds, only to lose by decision.

His full name is Willis Red Applegate.

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